Issue #96 / Nov 2008

Apache offers several options for adding a password-protected area to a website.

The previous major releases of OpenOffice.org didn't disappoint, so hopes are high for the upcoming version 3.0 of one of the most important open source applications around. We look at what mouth-watering goodies the new version has to offer.

You don't have to be an expert to get started with OpenOffice's Basic programming interface.

This free algebra tool helps you keep ahead of the calculations.

Klaus Knopper is the creator of Knoppix and co-founder of the LinuxTag expo. He currently works as a teacher, programmer, and consultant. If you have a configuration problem, or if you just want to learn more about how Linux works, send your questions to: klaus@linux-magazine.com

If you don't have time to tinker with complicated firewall rules, you might want to check out the clever FireHOL approach.

When it comes to security, public disclosure of vulnerabilities and working exploit code is now common. We look at why this can be both harmful and helpful to securing your systems.

Search out hidden attacks with the Snort intrusion detection system.